spicy peanut sauce

not actually spicy. serves 4 with white rice or noodles.

  • 1 block firm tofu, drained/pressed/sliced into 1/2” cubes OR 2 chicken breasts, diced

  • 2 tbs vegetable oil

  • 2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp ketchup

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

  • pinch of sugar

  • pinch of powdered ginger

  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth

  • 1 head broccoli, chopped small

  • sriracha or red pepper flakes to taste

In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. Saute the shallot/onion until just softened. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

Whisk in soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, ginger, and sriracha/red pepper. Once smooth, add the peanut butter and broth. Add the tofu/chicken and broccoli, and bring to a boil. Cook on medium until the sauce has reduced and thickened (and the chicken is cooked all the way through if using.)

Serve over white rice or noodles.